Eric Sidney Williams

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” (John 14:1-3)

Eric Sidney Williams Sr. was 47 years young, the fourth of five children. He was born to Linda S. Williams and Russell Lee Sidney on August 27, 1978, in Houston Texas. On August 4, 2026, Eric departed this earthly life in Cedar Lane, Texas.

Eric was baptized at an early age at Southeast Community Church in Houston, Texas. He attended Hobby Elementary, Dick Dowling Middle School (Then) and Madison High School.

Eric was a beacon in our lives who voiced wisdom and truth with every word he spoke. He had a heart of gold that could never be tarnished. Eric was loving, kind, compassionate, and a considered person who never met a stranger. He touched so many lives with his knowledge, presence, and genuine smile.

Eric’s most recent career started at Cajun Industries where he was a Foreman/Supervisor in the Construction field. His job was his passion. He was a dedicated worker and a devoted leader who loved what he did. Eric believed that anything was possible if you put your mind to it. His positive mindset towered any obstacle that came his way.

He is proceeded in death by his special grandmother, Katie Lee Williams; beloved grandmother, Jewel Macon; beloved Dad, Russell Lee Sidney; loving sister, Salena Johnson; special cousin-aunt, Sharon Dones; loving aunt Diane Samuels; special great aunt, Patrie Wilson; and loving uncle Earvin Williams.

He is survived by his mother Linda S. Williams, two sons Eric Williams Jr. and Deric Williams, sisters Tranae Williams, Enquied-Fields Taylor (John) Erica, and Gayla; brothers; Reginald Williams, Jeffrey Williams (Thresa) and Dorland Fields (Rholanda); nieces and nephews; Ava, Reginald Jr., Chanel, Shatara, Treylon, Amaya, Phalicidy, Octavia, Dorland, Trey and Brandon. Great nephews; Amiri and Orion; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.